Top Motorcycle Knee Braces: Find the Best Support for Riding

No knee brace can prevent all foreseeable knee injuries but Leatt laboratory engineers and other medical professionals have come up with a radical departure in design to help further reduce injuries over what traditional cage type knee brace designs can do. The Leatt C-Frame Braces are certified as medical devices, and may be prescribed by a doctor.

The C-Frame Pro is based on three point force distribution, and has a super stiff C-arm mono hinge design for maximum force control. Having a single hinge, mounted towards the outside of the rider’s knee, means the rider can better grip the bike with the inside of their knee that is closer to the bike than other designs allow. A comfortable, low profile shin bone plate replaces traditional arms for better comfort and better rotation control. This plate also allows riders with larger calf muscles to wear a knee brace for the first time. InteliLink hinge with double pivot points, BioLink hinge ligaments and sealed bearings inside better replicate natural knee motion and have a very long lifespan. Vented upper leg plates eliminate the narrowly focused sideways forces on the soft tissues of the thigh. This increases sideways bending of the knee as well as helps reduce rotational forces. It also allows for better fitment on more shapes/sizes of legs without the need for expensive custom molds.

Leatt engineers also placed a comfortable CE impact certified protector onto a moisture wicking knee brace sock that is worn with the brace. This absorbs far more impact energy than traditional cups and better insures the knee protection is where it belongs.

Features:

• 3-point force distribution
• Super stiff mono hinge construction
• Adjustable soft lock outs help prevent hyperextension
• Super low profile of inner knee for better bike control
• X-straps on thigh and calf for better fitment
• Brace sock with integrated CE 1621-1 certified knee protector included
• Leatt signature 3D design for the best possible fit
• Certified as a medical device and may be prescribed by a doctor with the FDA Owner Operator Number 10048761 in the US and certification number CA014741 in the EU

The hard nylon shell is supplemented by the Continuous Cable Routing System (CCRS). It is a continuous cable loop in a figure-eight configuration that loops around the knee joint. The CCRS tightens when forces are applied to the knee joint. In turn, the brace shells tighten also, to keep the knee firmly in place.

The cable’s beginning tension is adjustable with a dial large enough to turn easily, even through a pair of pants. The straps that hold the brace in place are also adjustable and replaceable.

Another notable feature of the Mobius X8 is that the front of the knee is never exposed. The brace’s panels are articulated, and even with the knee bent, the pieces overlap.

Features:

• CCRS (Continuous Cable Routing System) adjusts the fit with a single turn of the locking CNC forged 6061-T6 anodized aluminum dial
• Plush molded EVA foam and impact-absorbing rubber internal padding
• Overlapping patella area with zero degree CNC forged 6061-T6 anodized aluminum stop leaves no gap exposed regardless of how far the knee is bent
• Figure-8 cable and behind-the-knee adjustment pad greatly strengthen the joint yet work as freely as your body’s own ligament system
• CNC-forged 6061-T6 anodized aluminum hinge plates
• Lightweight PIM glass-filled nylon shell conforms to your leg shape, creating 360-degree protection that will not rotate or slip

The patented technology of the POD K4 V 2.0 Brace has been proven to reduce the risk of knee injuries while delivering unprecedented levels of strength, comfort, reliability and performance.

Features:

• Impact-modified lightweight composite frame construction is strong and durable
• Interchangeable parts mean you can easily customize and maintain your own brace
• The K4 V2.0 adapts to a variety of activities and sports through the ability to add or remove impact guards as needed
• Premium padding provides all-day comfort with no pressure points
• Interchangeable hinge pads fine tune the frame for a perfect fit
• Controlled range of motion with 0 to 25 degree extension stops
• Extremely lightweight – 500 grams each

Their dedication to making the finest in quality, fit, and performance knee braces has led them to manufacture the CC1 from military spec and aerospace grade carbon fiber prepreg. Asterisk is the inventor of the off-the-shelf carbon fiber performance knee brace, and in the world of knee protection and bracing, the Carbon Cell is a game changer.

Features:

• At roughly 1lb or 454g (+/- depending on size) per brace
• Lightest, most comfortable knee brace in the world
• Excellent strength and durability
• Backed up by a 3-year frame warranty
• Asterisk is the inventor of the off the shelf carbon fiber performance knee brace
• Undersleeves and Anti-Rotation tethers are included

Features:

• Carbon fiber upper and lower cuffs
• Patented Tru-Motion 2.0 anatomically correct hinges
• Dual Defense full coverage knee cup
• Adjustable hyperextension lockouts
• Improved sharkskin neoprene liners
• Compression comfort cuff
• Improved synthetic leather modular straps
• Thermo fit molded liner

The Hypalon pull-tabs offer easy grip when putting on/taking off. Wear the 6400 Knee Braces when you need a bit more support and want to ride harder with confidence.

Feat​ures:

• X-Fit Strap System securely wraps leg contours with comfort and overlaps hinges to maximize stability during flex
• Bilateral support hinges with hyperextension stops and impact-absorbing base pads
• Molded thermoplastic knee protection
• Upper and lower compression fit straps for tailored fit
• Abrasion-resistant knee cap covering for ultimate durability and longevity
• Moisture-wicking frame liners and condole pads keep you cool and comfortable during extreme conditions
• Hypalon pull tabs offer easy grip when fitting
• Sold in pairs
• 1-year limited warranty

This lightweight brace is well-ventilated and helps to support and protect the knee from hyperextension when the gnar gets too shreddy.

Features:

• Lightweight hybrid frame construction of carbon composite cores with an advanced fiber-reinforced polymer
• Performs at temperatures as low as -4°F
• Double-pivoting hinge system
• Highly-ventilated ergonimic double-wall knee-cup
• Channeled padding and mesh provide optimized ventilation and airflow
• Soft lateral knee padding avoids pressure points
• Secured with two quick disconnect straps and two hook and loop closure straps at the knee
• CE level 1 certified

This lightweight brace is well ventilated and helps to support and protect the knee from hyper-extension when the gnar gets too shreddy.

Features:

• Lightweight hybrid frame construction of fiberglass composite cores with an advanced fiber reinforced polymer
• Performs at temperatures as low as -4°F
• Double-pivoting hinge system
• Highly-ventilated ergonimic double-wall knee-cup
• Channeled padding and mesh provide optimized ventilation and airflow
• Soft lateral knee padding avoids pressure points
• CE level 1 certified